What is LA Michoacana's health inspection score?

LA Michoacana has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Michoacana last inspected?

LA Michoacana was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Michoacana have?

LA Michoacana has 91 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana safe to eat at?

LA Michoacana has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Michoacana serve?

LA Michoacana serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana

Name: LA Michoacana
Address: 344/346 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead, 33030
Rating: 52

344/346 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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American•Homestead

Ranked #243 of 330 in HomesteadBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

15.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 51/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (52/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

344/346 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead, FL 33030

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Aug

Nov 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

33 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

17 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Complaint2 Routine

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

1 Med6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 High4 Med17 Basic

23 total5 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−157 pts

High Priority (7)

−120 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(3x)Risk Factor−30
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−157 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Inspection

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−37 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Inspection

2 High3 Med24 Basic

29 total

17/100inspection score

−118 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−118 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High2 Med12 Basic

15 total

56/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−64 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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